{"title":"Jeffrey Lidz","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeffrey Lidz offers insightful works at the intersection of linguistics and cognitive development, with a particular focus on language acquisition. His books explore how children learn their first language, combining theoretical frameworks with empirical research to deepen understanding in this complex field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking rigorous yet accessible texts in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e will find Lidz’s contributions valuable for both academic study and practical application. His writing is ideal for those interested in the cognitive processes underlying language learning and development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-course-in-first-language-acquisition-by-jeffrey-lidz-9780198882404","title":"A Course in First Language Acquisition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textbook introduces fundamental concepts and results in the theory of first language acquisition, bringing together linguistic phenomena on the one hand and learning and cognitive development on the other. Grammar and development are woven together through a range of case studies that provide students with the tools to think about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ewhat is already understood about language acquisition;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ewhat methods we use to identify children's grammatical knowledge; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to approach problems in any area of grammatical acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the book's five parts illustrates a foundational concept in the theory of language and its acquisition: the nature of learning in the biological world; categories in phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax; hierarchical structure; grammatical dependencies; and the role of information processing systems in the theory of language acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in mind, \u003cem\u003eA Course in First Language Acquisition\u003c\/em\u003e includes discussion questions and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933621076204,"sku":"9780198882404","price":481.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780198882404-a-course-in-first-language-acquisition.jpg?v=1783878495"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jeffrey-lidz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}